Mozart: The Boy Who Changed the World with His Music

At five years old, he composed a minuet. By six, he was performing for royalty. The compelling story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a timeless tale of musical genius, its rewards, and its pitfalls. Author and musician Marcus Weeks takes us around Mozart's world—from the Royal courts of 18th century Europe to the opera houses and balls where Mozart enjoyed triumph and fame. We meet the kings and queens of the age, learn of the young Mozart's favorite games, see the clothes he wore, and the new musical instruments of the time. The lively text also gives readers an appreciation of Mozart's vast legacy of immortal music.

Dramatic visuals and absorbing narrative combine to give young readers a close-up look at some of the most influential people of all time. Emphasizing the childhood of each famous individual, the books in this series blend personal diaries, school reports, family photographs, and primary quotes to create a scrapbook-style layout that children will be drawn to immediately. Time lines are used throughout to depict key events. The comprehensive presentation makes these books perfect for students assigned to read a biography.

For ages 8 to 12
64 pages
6 3/4'' x 9 1/2''
Hardcover
©2007

"Striking jackets and an ample assortment of archival images….concise spirited narratives will pull readers into the story." —Booklist

"These handsomely designed books present the lives and accomplishments of powerful leaders… Volumes are illustrated with maps and many colorful photographs of the art and sculpture that give substance to years long past."—School Library Journal

"This biography introduces readers not only to Mandela, but also to the political turmoil that affected South Africa for over a century. It begins with his birth, and covers his school years, his political ventures, imprisonment, release, presidency, Nobel Peace Prize, and retirement. Full-color photographs appear throughout and a time line runs along the bottom of each spread."—School Library Journal